US Bridges

FM 942 over Long King Creek Relief

Good

Polk County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 111870119302017

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
737
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 942 over Long King Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 942 over Long King Creek Relief in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 737 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 942
CrossesLong King Creek Relief
Location0.90 MI W of US 59
RouteState Highway 942
StateTexas
Coordinates30.82238, -94.88468
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic737 (2022)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 942 over Long King Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 942 over Long King Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 942 over Long King Creek Relief carry?

About 737 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FM 942 over Long King Creek Relief?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 942 over Long King Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.